2015 Cristom Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard
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Lurid red. Intense, highly expressive aromas of raspberry preserves, cherry cola, Asian spices and incense carry a sexy floral overtone. Juicy and expansive on the palate, offering sweet Chambord, rose pastille and five-spice powder flavors that become more energetic with air. Closes sappy, spicy and extremely long, delivering emphatic red fruit thrust, lingering florality and talc-y tannins that merge effortlessly into the energetic fruit.
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Josh Raynolds
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Pale to medium ruby-purple, the 2015 Pinot Noir Eileen gives bold raspberry preserves and red currant jelly notes with suggestions of chargrill meat, truffles, forest floor and cedar. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers a solid backbone of grainy tannins and loads of freshness supporting the generous, muscular fruit, finishing with great persistence.
The 2015 Pinot Noir Eileen Vineyard wafts up with an old-world bouquet, as flowery underbrush and crushed violets complement blueberry sauce and a hint of sage. Lifted and cool-toned, it offers crisp mineral notes and a core of vibrant acidity that pulses across the palate, energizing its tart wild berry fruit. Still structured and exceptionally long, the 2015 finishes with edgy tannins and licorice notes yet leaves the mouth watering.